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US announces sanctions in 'economic onslaught' on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to destroy Iran's economy as he gave an address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran.

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24 Aug 2026, 06:09 UTC
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Ireland
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24 Aug 2026, 05:59 UTC
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Middle East
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to destroy Iran's economy as he gave an address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran.
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    US announces sanctions in 'economic onslaught' on Iran

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to destroy Iran's economy as he gave an address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran.

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    US sanctions to sever Iran's economic lifeline - Bessent

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to destroy Iran's economy as he gave an address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran.

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    Trump says Iran 'collapsing' as US vows 'economic D-Day'

    US President Donald Trump has said that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat.

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    US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens oil exports

    The US threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as ⁠it prepared to roll out economic sanctions that target Iran's trade partners.

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  • publisher category Middle East rss-category
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24 Aug 2026, 17:55 UTC
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